Once thyroid levels are in the target range, GLP-1 medications can help with appetite regulation and weight loss just as they do in people without thyroid conditions
For instance, if youre feeling sick, been sick, or having diarrhoea, your body is losing fluids rapidly
The dosing, duration, and combination with training protocols have not been studied in athletic populations
This can be managed similarly to diarrhea by staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet thats high in fiber
If brain fog significantly impairs daily functioning despite GLP-1 therapy and optimization of other factors, your provider may consider alternative treatment approaches or additional investigations
Semaglutide carries a boxed warning for risk of thyroid C-cell tumors and is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)